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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.36, 1,791.72 and 646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.36, 1,791.72 and 646.62 is: 970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.36 : 1,791.72 = 646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.36/1,791.72 = 646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.36x = 1,791.72 × 646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.36x = 1,158,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,561.99/1,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.03

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